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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:28:16 +0000- Southern Africa — wordtravelsenOverstayed Visa by 9 monthshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/7707/overstayed-visa-by-9-months
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:36:35 +0000- Southern Africashiftybeats7707@/discussions
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Rock art in Namibiahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/11770/rock-art-in-namibia
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:10:47 +0000- Southern AfricaLaurenceJ11770@/discussionsExpired SA passport, British citizenhttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16980/expired-sa-passport-british-citizen
Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:43:28 +0000- Southern Africanstore9016980@/discussionsI have been trying to get through to the South African embassy for weeks, but in true SA style, there’s no-one available to take my call! I have the required forms to renounce my citizenship (BI-246 and BI-529), but don’t hold an ID card, South African passport, or even my birth certificate (I need to request a new one at some point, but don’t have time to do that before renouncing). I am sending them a letter with a certified copy of my British passport, mothers British passport and my marriage certificate in the hope that this will be enough information.

From experience, does anyone know how long it takes to renounce, or if you get a letter confirming this is happening so you are still able to travel to South Africa on your British passport? I am going over there in February with my husband, and want it to be as stress free as possible!!

Thanks guys!]]>
Zimbabwe safety concernshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/3246/zimbabwe-safety-concerns
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:33:28 +0000- Southern Africarisky13246@/discussionsMozambique border blueshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/91/mozambique-border-blues
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:09:37 +0000- Southern AfricaRatel91@/discussions
According to various websites there seems to be no limitation on groceries, however, there is the category Other with a duty free amount of US$50. Assuming that groceries could be classified as Other, we would in any event be eligible for approximately R500 duty free imports per person (there were 5 of us in the group).

I am of the opinion that we were unjustly and unfairly treated. Has anyone had a similar experience? Is there any recourse available to us?]]>
Dating Scam or not?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16800/dating-scam-or-not
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:29:23 +0000- Southern Africaamd12276716800@/discussionsLesotho passport holder visiting Israelhttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16797/lesotho-passport-holder-visiting-israel
Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:16:24 +0000- Southern AfricasirAlex7816797@/discussionsDual citizenship, expired SA passport, can I enter on UK passporthttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/2964/dual-citizenship-expired-sa-passport-can-i-enter-on-uk-passport
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:55:23 +0000- Southern Africapamelamundy2964@/discussionsWrong title for visahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16575/wrong-title-for-visa
Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:27:42 +0000- Southern Africabmaz199016575@/discussionsOn the health charge I was charged for 8 years but if she was to be granted the visa they would only offer her 30months.my indefinite expires 2023.so why did I pay for 8years health charge when on the TLS they say settlement short stay.

Hope you can help. Thanks]]>
Marriage Help!http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16480/marriage-help
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:36:44 +0000- Southern AfricaRonnie16480@/discussionsThanks for your help?]]>
Is it Safe to come to Pretoria for workhttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/16150/is-it-safe-to-come-to-pretoria-for-work
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:31:17 +0000- Southern Africagchhabra200316150@/discussionsI am getting a good opportunity to work in Pretoria SA so wanted to ask if it is wise to move there from India.I havr heard a lot about unsafe situation in Pretoria. I have a family as well so would like to know your thoughts around safety.]]>
Lagos scams: pta,bta,miashttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/189/lagos-scams-pta-bta-mias
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:33:08 +0000- Southern Africawsxzaq2189@/discussions
any info on this subject would be nice]]>
Zambia Immigration Form 1http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15736/zambia-immigration-form-1
Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:09:44 +0000- Southern Africancs15736@/discussionsI would like a copy of the Zambia Immigration entry declaration form, also known as Form 1. Could someone please scan and send it to me?

On another note, how expensive is it, when compared to visiting south africa. Do they stil use the local currency are have they switched to US or South aFricabn currency. Once again I am getting mixed information in that regard. Thanks for any input!]]>
Zimbabwe or Zambia for Victoria Falls?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15103/zimbabwe-or-zambia-for-victoria-falls
Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:18:47 +0000- Southern AfricasallyG15103@/discussionsCan you bring vegetable seeds into South Africa?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15317/can-you-bring-vegetable-seeds-into-south-africa
Sat, 23 May 2015 16:43:27 +0000- Southern Africanursedi15317@/discussionszimbabwe Mana Poolshttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15320/zimbabwe-mana-pools
Sun, 24 May 2015 17:43:41 +0000- Southern Africachrissie2815320@/discussionsAny info/advice gratefully appreciated]]>
When is the best time to visit the Okavango Deltahttp://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15335/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-the-okavango-delta
Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:06:23 +0000- Southern Africagregxpert15335@/discussionsI am planning a trip to Botswana for this year, but want to find out some information about what is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta/ Okavango Basin. A couple of questions with regard to the Okavango region:

When do the floods occur in the Okavango Delta?

Is it better to go during the floods or when it is dry in the Okavango?

Is it safe during flooding periods in the Okavango Delta?

Can you still see animals during the times of the year when it floods in Botswana/ is game viewing possible during flood times in the Okavango?

Also, what are the best reasonably priced places to stay in the Okavango/ good budget accomodation in the Okavango region?

Any help would be very useful,

Greg]]>
Is it legal to bring seeds into Africa?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/15314/is-it-legal-to-bring-seeds-into-africa
Sat, 23 May 2015 03:48:50 +0000- Southern Africanursedi15314@/discussionsMalaria issue in Southern Africa.http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/11696/malaria-issue-in-southern-africa
Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:33:26 +0000- Southern AfricaCristi11696@/discussionsI am planning a trip to Zambia and the bordering countries (Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe) and I have a concern about malaria!The Center for Vaccinations in Greece said that I could take the anti-malarial pill for up to 3 months.. although such a long time may very well cause liver problems. Apparently, the normal period of taking the pill would be 1 month. But my wish is to stay for a good 6 month in Southern Africa!So, how can I protect myself if the pills are only to be taken for such a short period of time? Are there any areas in these countries which are free from malaria disease? Any help greatly appreciated!]]>
Going to Cape Town - should I fly BA or SAA?http://forum.wordtravels.com/discussion/8531/going-to-cape-town-should-i-fly-ba-or-saa
Tue, 01 May 2012 20:48:41 +0000- Southern Africamathieu8531@/discussionsBritish Airways One of the advantages of BA is that Terminal 5 at Heathrow is great, excellent shopping and good restaurants. They also usually have a couple of flights a day/ night and are fairly efficient but they seem to put their oldest planes on this route and the headsets etc often don't work. I am British and have always had a loyalty to BA and also thought they would be the safest. There prices were always similar to SAA but I recently started flying there for a shorter time  Monday to Friday  and their prices escalated so I thought I try SAA.

South African Airways SAA charge almost half the price for a Monday to Friday trip and as I discovered Terminal 1 is fine, although the SAA boarding gate is the very furthest and you need to allow a good 20 minutes to walk there. The SAA planes are much newer and the cabin staff are more charming. The plane also leaves a bit later and seems to take a bit longer which means that unlike on BA you are not woken up at 5 in the morning to be presented with an inedible breakfast. The SAA frequent flyer club (Voyager) is also miles better than BA Miles  you are much more likely to be rewarded with an upgrade than using BA miles.

The supper on both BAA and SAA are fine but I always try to eat in the terminal, watch a short movie on the plane and then get my head down. I always avoid breakfast.

Other airlines Virgin fly to Cape Town, I have never gone with them but I hear they are good, but they fly irregularly. For the cheapest deals you need to fly indirectly, usually via the Middle East.